Customer: We want to get our dog back and are considering replevin (we need to do it asap he is with someone unstable and on a lot of drugs). Consider first a lawyer letter seeking return of the dog to avoid litigation.Rincker Law can help parties negotiate, litigate or mediate dog possession cases after a breakup. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. The main way to get your dog back in Colorado is to file a Replevin lawsuit. Replevin can be given with, or without notice to the defendant. Mitchell brought this replevin action against his girlfriend, Snider, to recover possession of Django, their black lab. In general, Texas has very few official legal forms. This is why you will not always find a free fill-in-the-blank form for your situation. Send a letter demanding the return of your dog, then file a suit for replevin in a justice of the peace court where your ex lives.